Food Banks / Kentucky

Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in Kentucky

Search for food assistance throughout Kentucky, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 80 approved listings in Kentucky
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Living Bread Soup Kitchen

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Somerset, KY 321 S Maple St
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

You are welcome every Tuesday & Thursday at the Living Bread Soup Kitchen at 3pm a free hot meal (to go only) located at 321 So. Maple St Somerset Ky. Behind the Pulaski Co Library. .......Food Box distribution every 3rd Tuesday of the mont...

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12 Baskets Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Paintsville, KY 205 8th St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our mission is to help feed the poor of Johnson County in Eastern Kentucky. Over 400 families per month rely on 12 Baskets Pantry! Last year, we gave out 517,000 pounds of food with a retail value of over $912,000.00!

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Aaron McNeil House

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Hopkinsville, KY 604 E 2nd St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

We are first and foremost a "Crisis Relief Center" serving all Christian County residents in need!!! We hold evening Food Pantry hours for working individuals! The new times will be Thursday 4pm-6pm, and the second Saturday of each month 10...

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Action Ministries

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Covington, KY 4375 Boron Drive
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our mission is "to share the love of Jesus Christ by providing groceries, hope and encouragement to low-income families." Action Ministries is a totally volunteer organization - we have no paid staff. Our 100 volunteers are people from diff...

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American Red Cross of South Central Kentucky - Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Bowling Green, KY 1647 Scottsville Rd.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The South Central Kentucky Chapter's food pantry is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 - 3 p.m. Households are eligible for assistance every two months. To receive food, you must live in Allen, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Monroe, Simpson or Wa...

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Be Concerned

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Covington, KY 714 Washington Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment information listed

Be Concerned has operated one of the largest free food pantries in Northern Kentucky since 1987. We help low-income residents of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties each month. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency and all donations are tax...

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Berea Faith Community Outreach, Inc. - Food Bank

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Berea, KY 103 Parkway Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Individuals or families may receive a week's worth of groceries up to three times in a six month period. Please bring the following with you in order to receive assistance from the Food Bank: Driver's license or other photo ID; Social Secur...

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Broadway Christian God’s Pantry

Free groceries Senior food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Lexington, KY 187 N. Broadway
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Monday-Friday 1:00-2:30PM & 6:00-7:30PM (Except 2nd Wednesday), Saturday 10:00-11:30AM. Senior Commodities: 2nd Wednesday of every month 1:00-3:00PM

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Cannonsburg Trinity UMC - Food Pantry

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Ashland, KY 11620 Midland Trail
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our Food Pantry started at Trinity UMC and moved to its current location (in the white house behind our church) when Cannonsburg UMC and Trinity UMC merged to become Cannonsburg Trinity UMC. Originally, we were only able to help a few famil...

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CARE Mission

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Alexandria, KY 11093 Alexandria Pike
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our ministry to the Northern Kentucky community began over ten years ago through the vision and effort of one individual who had a desire to share the love and compassion of Christ by assisting those in need. Since its conception, the CARE...

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CCC Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Owensboro, KY 1320 Center St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The CCC Food Pantry is open at 1320 Center Street next door to the church office. The hours of operation are: Sundays 10:00 a.m. till 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.

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Kentucky FAQ

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Where can I find free food in Kentucky?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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